Maureen McEvoy

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Maureen Walsh McEvoy Longtime Montclair resident and educator honored by Lacordaire Academy as Spanish teacher and their beloved 'Senora,' 85 Maureen Walsh McEvoy, 85, of Wells, Maine, passed away Nov. 11, 2015, in York Hospital in York, Maine. Maureen was born in Hudson, Mass., on Jan. 26, 1930, the daughter of Dr. James and Dorothy Walsh. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1951 from Regis College in Weston, Mass., and her New Jersey teacher certification from Montclair State University in 1982. In 1953, Maureen married Albert J. McEvoy of Brooklyn, N.Y., and together they happily raised five children in Montclair, N.J. Maureen worked at Lacordaire Academy in Montclair from 1982 to 1995, and was recently given the Academy's highest honor, the Lumen Award, bestowed on "outstanding community members who exhibit extraordinary commitment and selfless dedication" for her achievement as a beloved Spanish teacher. Maureen was lovingly referred to as "Senora" by her students. She and her husband retired to their home in Wells Beach, Maine, enjoying the past 20 years together working for charitable organizations such as Meals on Wheels and as active members of Wells Beach's St. Mary's parish, serving as Eucharistic ministers, and working for the church's food pantry. Maureen enjoyed her membership in the church's Sodality for many years as well. Maureen is lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Albert; her children, Mary Carmel and her husband, Stephen Giannetti; Jane; Albert Jr. and his wife, Joanne; Maura; Deirdre and her husband, Joseph Bigley, and nine grandchildren, Lauren and her husband Ryan; Albert III and his wife, Alex; Kaitlin, Elise, Matthew, Mac, Wyatt, Oona and Seana, and three great- grandchildren, Grace, Adelaide and Henry. Maureen was predeceased by her sister, Joanne Ochs, in January 2015. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to York Hospital in York, Maine, honoring the loving care she received at the end of her life from their Intensive Care unit at www.Yorkhospital.com ("Give Back" page), or call their toll free number (877)363-4321
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Thursday
19
November

Funeral Mass

10:30 am
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church
94 Pine Street
Street Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Thursday
19
November

Interment

11:45 am
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
712 Grove Street
Street Upper Montclair, New Jersey, United States
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